Centrally located- Hotel La Gioconda is in an excellent position for a 3-star hotel in Florence to visit the city on foot-The hotel is very closed to Santa Maria Novella Train Station-the Duomo- and few minutes from all major palaces- museums and monuments of Florence. Also the shopping district with the elegant Via de Tornabuoni and Borgo San Lorenzo- with the covered market and its very animated stands are few minutes away. Around the hotel- and especially during the day you will be able to browse through shops and boutiques- while at night- the historic trattorias- the wine shops and the informal and refined restaurants are perfect places to treat yourself after a stroll. The rooms of Hotel La Gioconda are found within a historic palazzo in the center of Florence which became famous a century ago when in 1913 the Gioconda Mona Lisa- the famous masterpiece by Leonardo which had been stolen from the Louvre museum of Paris- was recovered here.The historic atmosphere of the hotel is enhanced by a careful restoration highlighting the features of the original structure and comforts- making Hotel La Gioconda one of the better 3-star hotels in Florence.This is a modern and refined hotel that welcomes guests in tasteful and elegant rooms where the comforts and exceptional services were carefully planned.The reception is open 24h and provides useful information for a pleasant stay in Florence and also books guided visits and excursions to museums and monuments- upon request.Guests have fax and internet access and can enjoy the hall and the TV room. The Continental breakfast is served at the table in the beautiful breakfast room.